Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail
About this ebook
Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a hike. Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table? Amelia Bedelia spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects along the trail. She has fun splashing with her friends in a stream, collecting leaves, and having a picnic. Best of all, her nature table find is a surprise in more ways than one! An easy-to-read book about friendship and exploring the natural world that is just right for beginning readers.
The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!
What happens when Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally on the class hike?
- Silly Mix-ups: From “hitting the trail” with a stick to looking for treasure on a stream “bank,” Amelia Bedelia’s literal-mindedness leads to laughs on every page.
- Outdoor Adventure: Join the class as they explore the woods, spot wildlife, and splash in a stream on a fun-filled day in nature.
- Focus on Friendship: Even after a silly trick, Amelia Bedelia and her friends work together to find the perfect item for the nature table.
- Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level 1 I Can Read book, the simple sentences and familiar words help build confidence for kids learning to read.
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About the author
Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.
Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and received her BA in art from the University of Montana, and lives in Portland, Oregon.
